Tāmaki Paenga Hira: Tui tui hono tangata, whenua me te moana.
Auckland War Memorial Museum: Connecting through sharing stories of people, lands and seas.
Auckland Museum is a much-loved culture and heritage organisation at the heart of Auckland's identity, committed to outstanding management of its world-class collections, developing and sharing engaging content through its galleries, exhibition, events, educational programmes and the permanent and volunteer staff who tell the Museum's stories. We are Auckland's home of commemoration as well as the country’s oldest research institution and a major tourist destination.
Job Description
Mō te tūranga | About the role
We seek an experienced Health and Safety Manager to join our team to lead the development, implementation and continuous improvement of health and safety systems across the Museum. You will foster a proactive and inclusive safety culture, promoting accountability and learning. You will consider the Museum’s unique operational and heritage context while providing expert advice across all Museum functions. This is a full-time and permanent role.
The role responsibilities include:
Leadership and Policy Development
Operational Risk Management
Training, Capability and Culture
Contractor and Site Safety Oversight
Monitoring, Reporting and Compliance
Collaboration and Engagement
Desired Skills and Experience
Ō pūmanawa | What you will bring
A relevant tertiary qualification or equivalent relevant work experience, and be an active member of HASANZ, NZISM or similar
2+ years working experience as a leader in the Health & Safety field, in an operational environment
Detailed knowledge of the Health and Safety at Work Act 2015 and particularly Hazardous Substances Regulations 2017
Knowledge of the New Zealand Museum Standards Scheme
Experience in risk assessments and the development and monitoring of risk controls
Knowledge of what good health and safety practices and performance looks like
A good working knowledge of health and safety management systems
Ability to work autonomously as well as collaboratively in a cross-department environment
Effective organisational and communication skills
Ability to establish, build and maintain great relationships both internally and externally, establishing trust and credibility
Strong computer skills particularly with the Microsoft Office suite
Ngā āhuatanga kei a mātou | What we offer
Flexible work arrangements to enhance your work and home life
Availability to purchase additional annual leave
An award-winning wellbeing programme including free membership with Boost app and Myeveryday wellbeing
An active social club which is part of the fabric of Museum life
Life insurance from your first day and discounted Health Insurance
Free museum membership and other staff discounts
Discounted onsite parking
Accredited by Rainbow tick
Check out our benefits page to find out more about why we love working here.
Tono mai i tēnei rā! | Apply today!
Closing Date: Tuesday, 16 September 2025. Starting salary guide: $108,000 to $115,000 per annum dependant on relevant experience.
You must be currently eligible to work in New Zealand to be considered for this permanent position. Please view the position description here or select the apply button to view if on the seek platform.
Auckland Museum offers a rich and fulfilling work life where we embrace diversity and nurture our bicultural capability as demonstrated in our Teu le Va and He Korahi Maori strategies. We also offer a range of great benefits such as flexible work and leave and an award-winning wellbeing programme.
This is a great opportunity for someone looking to be part of a fabulous New Zealand organisation committed to telling our national and Auckland stories, reflecting our unique place in the South Pacific.
He Oranga Tangata ka ao
Enriching lives. Inspiring discoveries
